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Landlords are such a diverse group of people that it’s almost impossible to reach them to communicate rules and regulations, according to a new report. The report, ‘Who are the individual landlords providing private rented accommodation?’ was written by industry expert Kate Faulkner, of Designs on Property, with the support of the TDS Charitable Foundation, which works to advance education about housing rights and obligations.

The Housing Bill proposes some pretty extreme changes for the housing market and whilst some are quite good, many are being very heavily criticised. With the Conservatives holding only a tiny majority and the Lords flexing its muscles in this parliament over Bills - a prime example being the tax credits defeat last year - quite frankly, anything could happen before the Bill is passed.

The London Assembly Housing Committe have published an informative report on how London's private rented sector could benefit from modernisation. The report includes calls for the introduction of longer three-year tenancies, moving towards five years in the longer term and annual rental increases limited to inflation.

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme is delighted to officially announce its upcoming conference called 'Raise your Standards' which will take place on 14th October at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.

An independent report on the private rented sector (PRS) was released yesterday by Kate Faulkner of Designs on Property, which looks at the PRS from all perspectives. Supported by leading members of the industry* the analysis looks at the impact of proposed housing polices on the PRS, the wider roles and responsibilities of others involved in the rental process and how the PRS needs to change to meet the needs of an increasing tenant population.